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It’s a shame that someone like me, who happens to own a beauty blog, does not have an extensive set of makeup brushes. I must confess that though I’m fond of collecting makeup myself, I don’t really wear them on a daily basis. Blame it on one of my peculiar traits.

I buy makeup brushes separately, particularly those that I need. I own some from Youngblood, MAC, The Body Shop and Charm to name a few. To think, I have more brushes that I use for oil, watercolour and pastel (with the help of turpentine) painting than makeup brushes.

Since I’ve been going out and about recently, I am now more accustomed into wearing full makeup. Hence, now is the high time to reward myself with a brush set that I can use on a more delicate canvass — my countenance.

That’s where Charm Travel Pro Makeup Brush Set comes into play. I’m more than happy (and lucky) to own this beautiful brush set as my first ever pro set!

The brushes are enclosed in a faux croc skin patent clutch that looks so chic in black complemented by the hot pink zip.

I was so giddy and excited that I took a snapshot instantly as soon as I opened it.

Ta-dah!

‘Twas love at first sight! I’m so in-love with the colours. The gunmetal black handles and polished hot pink ferules look so chica. Truly, this is one of Charm’s finest creations.

This 14-piece brush set is made from animal hair and synthetic hair fibres. I’d love to spare some time reviewing this brush set in full detail. In the meantime, here’s a quick preview: (more…)

Thanks to Beautynomics, I got ahold of a new teensy friend stored in this uber-cutesy lil pink pouch.

This Charm Luxe Mini Kabuki Brush is such a stunner!

Holding the small kabuki brush

Oh, look! It’s a mini kabuki brush by Charm. Honestly, I’m not well-versed nor well-informed and well-equipped with brushes. But anyways, I’ve been an owner of a Youngblood Large Kabuki Brush for quite a while. I love kabuki brushes especially when applying mineral foundation. They pick up just-right amounts (ample, most of the time ) of foundation, and they glide easily on the skin with their uber-soft hair bristles.  My Youngblood is made of goat hair.

Going back, this Charm Luxe Mini Kabuki Brush will be its little sister. It’s made of synthetic hair that’s really, really soft to touch! I’m so in-love this charmer’s softness and smallness, which is very much ideal for travel.  I haven’t tried using the brush yet for makeup application, perhaps saving it for a very special occasion! I tried it brushing against my skin, on the other hand, and I can really attest to its uber-softness that won’t make you think you’re actually using a brush.

You can get one only from Beauty and Minerals’ online store. For a price of only Php 300, it’s quite a steal.

The most anticipated Holiday Collections from MAC Cosmetics are finally here, and will be hitting the stores real soon!

From from tools to makeup palettes and sets, looks like everything you crave for is in store this season.

MAC Magic, Mirth and Mischief Collection

The collection features mineralize eye shadow duos, softsparkle eye pencils, pro lash mascaras, lipsticks, cremesheen & dazzleglasses, mineralize blush and nail lacquer–all sure to bring the shine, sparkle and seduction you need to dazzle and delight this holiday season! Sport a dollface look with this wonderful collection.

I’m soo eying the mineralize eye shadow duos in It’s A Miracle, Under Your Spell, and Blue Sorcery and cremesheen glass in Partial Pink in particular. View the complete collection here.

MAC Lip, Eye and Face Kits

If you’re a wee bit practical about spending on makeup, then these eight precociously pretty holiday palettes are sure to love your purse literally and figuratively, as each set is impeccably packaged in a posh, bubbly compact.

The Sorceress, Mystic Cool and Devil May Care eyeshadow kits caught my attention big time! View the complete collection here.

MAC Exclusives

If you’re a mineral makeup lover, then these sets are perfect to satiate your MMU craving! The collection features  two mineralize sets, each with a mineralize skinfinish, mineralize blush, mineralize eye shadow duo and 181SE mini buffer brush. View the complete collection here.

MAC Lip and Eye Bags

If you wanna give your either peepers or smoochies an extra treat, then you could  grab one of these lip or eye sets stashed inside a fab high-tone metallic bag. Grabbing one is like owning your very own kikay (makeup) kit in a single purchase! View the complete collection here.

MAC Brush Bags

Applying makeup won’t be complete sans the right tools! Each of the three sets consists of 5 special edition short-handled brushes that caters to your direst needs–Eye Brushes, Buff and Line Brushes and Sweep and Define Brushes–all complete with purple tinge brush bags for that glam packaging these fabush brushes deserve! View the complete collection here.

Mischief Makers

The collection features an assortment of lip gloss (lip/lusterglass) and loose eye shadow (pigments/glitter) set in a fancy metallic box that’s just perfect for holiday giving. Avid lipglass, lustreglass, pigment and/or glitter junkies will surely rejoice grabbing one of these shiny, iridescent sets in six glam-ly giftable versions. View the complete collection here.

Miracles Happen Viva Glam

MAC’s Viva Glam Lip Kit is perfect for giving in so many ways, as every cent of your purchase goes directly to MAC AIDS Fund. View the complete collection here.